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Alternator OEM Volvo or OEM BMW
My old 04 Volvo Xc90 had 311k on the dash before the alternator gave up lol. Doing better than that!
Pros: high mileage
Vehicle:
Volvo XC90
Mileage: 500499 km
Had the same issue a few months back. Put in a new alternator and it’s been perfect since.
Pros: perfect since
Vehicle:
BMW
You need to try using a OEM REMAN or OEM NEW alternator. Aftermarket items can really affect BSD.
Pros: affects BSD
Cons: aftermarket items
Vehicle:
BMW
Those alternators are damn near bulletproof, it’s the voltage regulators that crap out. If it were me, I’d keep the OEM unit, replace the pulley, and swap out the voltage regulator while I was at it.
Pros: alternators are bulletproof
Cons: voltage regulators crap out
Vehicle:
Volvo V70
Mileage: 300000 km
I have a 100A alt from a 900 series and it keeps me powered, but barely. And if I have the stereo loud + headlights and fogs and a/c, I get belt squeal.
Pros: keeps me powered
Cons: belt squeal, barely enough
Vehicle:
Volvo
My 540i at 141k started eating me alive, Alternator blew up
Cons: alternator failure
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 141000 km
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